TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL BECAME STUCK TO THE FLOORBOARD WHILE DRIVING. THE FAILURE WAS EXPERIENCED SEVERAL TIMES. THE ACCELERATOR PEDAL WAS DEPRESSED WITH FORCE IN ORDER FOR IT TO RELEASE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT TAKEN TO THE DEALER. THE MANUFACTURER WAS MADE AWARE OF THE FAILURE. THE VEHICLE WAS NOT REPAIRED. THE APPROXIMATE FAILURE …
2006 Mercury Mariner cruise control problems
severe 9 complaints filed with NHTSA · avg repair $600
Complaints
9
Recalls
0
Crashes
1
Avg fix
$600
What owners are reporting 3 most recent
WHEN THE TEMPERATURE IS COLD, THE ACCELERATOR WILL NOT ALLOW ITSELF TO BE DEPRESSED AFTER 1-2 MINUTES OF DRIVING, AND THEN FOR THE NEXT 10-15 MINUTES. OCCASIONALLY, TAPPING ON THE PEDAL, OR PUSHING EXTREMELY HARD WILL MAKE IT MOVE AND THE VEHICLE WILL DANGEROUSLY AND RAPIDLY ACCELERATE DUE TO THE EXCESSIVE FORCE REQUIRED UNTIL THE DRIVER IS ABLE TO ADJUST THE FORCE, WHICH SOMETIMES CAUSES THE PED…
TL* THE CONTACT OWNS A 2006 MERCURY MARINER. THE CONTACT STATED THAT WHILE DRIVING 60 MPH, THE VEHICLE DECELERATED WITHOUT MANUAL FORCE. THE FAILURE RECURRED ON TWO SEPARATE OCCASIONS. THE VEHICLE WAS TAKEN TO AN INDEPENDENT MECHANIC FOR DIAGNOSIS WHERE IT WAS STATED THAT THE THERMOSTAT NEEDED TO BE REPLACED. THE VEHICLE WAS REPAIRED AND THE MANUFACTURER WAS NOT NOTIFIED. THE VIN WAS NOT AVAILABLE…
Common questions
How serious is the cruise control problem on the 2006 Mercury Mariner?
It's a meaningful issue. 9 complaints have been filed and the failure mode causes operational problems for owners. Repairs average $600.
At what mileage does the cruise control typically fail?
Mileage data is limited for this issue. Owners report failures across a wide range, suggesting cause is more about driving conditions and maintenance than mileage alone.
What does it cost to fix?
Independent shops typically charge around $600 for cruise control repairs on this vehicle. Dealer pricing tends to run 20-40% higher. The exact figure depends on the specific failure mode, parts availability, and your local labor rates. If you're outside factory warranty, an extended service contract often covers this category.
Are there any recalls related to cruise control?
No active recalls currently cover cruise control issues on this vehicle. The complaints filed represent owner-reported failures that haven't risen to the level of a manufacturer-issued recall — but they're still worth knowing about before you buy or budget for repairs.
Other problem areas on this vehicle
Complaint and recall data sourced from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA)
public records database. Severity ratings are derived from reported crashes, fires, injuries, and fatalities.
Repair cost estimates are independent-shop national averages and may differ in your area.
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